Brown Color / Colour Code #2D1A06
This page shows the hex color code for brown (#2D1A06). The colour is a orange tone with 76% saturation and 10% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #2D1A06 against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#2D1A06 paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 1, 31, and 61 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 31, 151, and 271 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #2D1A06
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 31 and saturation at 76%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 31 to 76 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 31 with its complement at 211 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #2D1A06
Lightness variations at hue 31 and 76% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #2D1A06
Design Use Cases for #2D1A06
Vibrant Brand Color
#2D1A06 has a strong 76% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Dark Mode Background
At just 10% lightness, #2D1A06 works as a dark mode background or overlay color. Dark backgrounds reduce eye strain in low-light environments and make bright accent colors pop. Pair with light text (minimum 4.5:1 contrast ratio) for readability.
Warmth & Enthusiasm
#2D1A06 sits in the orange range (hue 31). Orange combines the energy of red with the warmth of yellow. It works naturally for progress indicators, pricing highlights, "new" badges, and friendly call-to-action buttons. Food and fitness brands frequently use this hue range.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #2D1A06 (hue 31) to its complement at hue 211. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 61. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2d1a06, #06192d);
CSS Code for #2D1A06
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #2D1A06 based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Brown (#2D1A06)
#2D1A06 is a orange color (colour) with RGB channel values of 45 red, 26 green, and 6 blue. The red channel is dominant by a ratio of 7.5:1 over the weakest channel. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 31 degrees with 76% saturation and 10% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #2D1A06 is 29/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This appears dark to the human eye, so pair it with light text for adequate readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 42% magenta, 87% yellow, and 82% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #2D1A06 against white is 16.64:1 and against black is 1.26:1. This exceeds the AAA requirement (7:1) for normal text on white, making it excellent for body text and small UI labels on light backgrounds.
The complementary colour #06192D creates maximum visual tension when paired with #2D1A06. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #2D0706 and #2C2D06, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #2D1A06
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #2D1A06?
- #2D1A06 is Brown, a orange color (colour) with RGB(45, 26, 6), HSL(31, 76%, 10%), and CMYK(0%, 42%, 87%, 82%). Its perceived brightness is 29/255.
- Is #2D1A06 accessible for text?
- Against white, #2D1A06 has a contrast ratio of 16.64:1 (passes AA for normal text). Against black, it has 1.26:1 (fails AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #2D1A06?
- The complementary colour is #06192D (hue 211). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #2D0706 and #2C2D06. The triadic palette adds #062D1A and #1A062D for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #2D1A06 in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #2d1a06; or rgb(45, 26, 6); or hsl(31, 76%, 10%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 31 76% 10%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.